I was able to do a bit of cleaning yesterday like laundry, dishes, slight organizing, and a few minor chores.

Yesterday was the first day of no caffeine.  Today I feel somewhat better.  I hear that it can take up to 10 days to get over the withdrawal symptoms.  I decided to quit caffeine yet again because I was making it an idol and feeling too dependent on it.  While it does give me energy, the ability to concentrate, think fast, and a sense of euphoria, it slowly makes me more tired each day, decreases the ability to sleep, I have to pee frequently, and sexual thoughts are harder to ignore.

So, yeah, I need a hard break from caffeine for a while.  What am I replacing it with?  Rest and peace.

TAGS: caffeine

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I added the student loan thing to the home improvement list for year 2 because it is so important to just about everything regarding home improvement.  I also moved two items from year 2 to year 1 because they were technically in the year 1 time frame.

Gonna try to be busy today even though I feel like doing almost nothing.

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About an hour after my last post, I'd say I was quite successful at sealing the hole in the foundation of my house.  Yesterday was my day off and did rather little.  I started some work on tuning up the faucet in my bathroom shower.  Currently, all I can say is that I learned a fair amount.  I'm not sure when I will try to work on it again.  I also ordered a leaf blower.

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1. Sound resistant windows
   
2. Remove two piles of branches
   
3. Seal porch (R)
   
4. Demolish/replace deck
   
5. Get/Build Shed (R)
   
6. Unlisted item (R)
   
7. Add humidifier to HVAC
   
8. Consult with flood zone inspector
   
9. Gas Stove
   
10. Fix/replace steps to front porch
    
11. Remove tree #2
    
12. Roommate (?)
    
13. Basement (big project)
    
    • wall
      
    • floor
      
    • Install door to basement (R)
      
    • Seal AC/Heating in basement
      
    • Fix foundation sections outdoors
      
    • Insulate basement

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1. 09/04/26: Removed 200+ pounds of stones to landfill
   
2. 09/18/26: Leaky faucet replaced
   
3. 09/25/26: Rocking Chair refurbished
   
4. 09/29/26: Leather Jacket arrived for Winter
   
5. 10/12/26: Student Loan issue taken care of
   
6. 10/19/26: Leaf Blower arrived

Year 1

TAGS: mini-review, home improvement